A comparative study of the Milch method and the Spaso method in the reduction of anterior dislocation of the shoulder

Abstract

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The Milch and Spaso methods are used for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation of the shoulder. This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of these two methods<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Sixty patients with anterior glenohumeral dislocation were included in this study. 30 patients were reduced by each of the 2 methods and the efficacy and the pain experienced by the patient was studied.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Both methods were found to be equally efficacious. The pain felt by the patient was lower in the Milch method but this was not statistically significant<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Both the Milch and the Spaso methods are equally effective methods for reduction of anterior dislocation of the shoulder<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>